JASON LAVOIE   ENVIRONMENT ARTIST

I'm currently looking for work opportunities (In-Studio preferably)    Jason Lavoie 3D Environment Artist Ontario, Canada JayLavoie@gmail.com www.JasonLavoie.net   OBJECTIVE To obtain a 3D artist position that will help me gain vital experience working in the Game Industry. I want to be able to show my employer and teammates that I am a talented individual who is constantly learning, evolving and always ready for new and exciting challenges. SUMMARY Ability to effectively complete tasks on time while using critiques to help create the best end product. Very self motivated and work great within a team environment. Constantly learning and evolving, enjoys facing new challenges and putting new skills to good use. SOFTWARE - Maya | 3D Studio Max | Zbrush | Mudbox - Unreal Engine (UT3 / UDK) | Material Editor | Cascade Editor | Kismet - Source Engine | Compiling - Photoshop | Flash | Action Script | Shockwave - Tortoise SVN EXPERIENCE Unknown Worlds | Contract Environment Artist April 2010 - Current Responsible for creating Environmental props and textures for Unknown Worlds upcoming title "Natural Selection 2". http://www.UnknownWorlds.com Freelance Artist | Environment / Texture Artist Responsible for creating next gen / handheld / mobile content. Always looking for great opportunities to work with both big and small companies. Titles Shipped RELATED EXPERIENCE Hostile Intent Team | Environment / Character Artist June 2008 - September 2008 Responsible for creating customizable character sets for the player to choose from, as well as creating various props and textures for levels using the Source Engine. http://www.HIPRmod.net/ Aero Astro Arts | Freelance 3D Artist May 2008 - June 2008 Responsible for creating low poly character(s) / weapons for shockwave game(s) as well as environment work for an unannounced game. http://www.AeroAstroArts.com Bohica Studios | Character / Prop Artist End of 2006 to Summer 2007 Responsible for creating realistic next gen characters and props for Unreal Tournament 2007 total-conversion modification titled "Talon 1 5". http://www.bohicastudios.com Tripwire Interactive | Freelance Prop Artist Febuary 2006 Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 For one month, I was responsible for creating in game prop models for the retail version of "Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41 - 45". http://www.tripwireinteractive.com EDUCATION Durham College: Game Design and Development (2007 - 2010) Honour Roll Student Frontenac Secondary School: Honour Roll Graduate